Recruiting Football Talk VIII

[ConwayFitty]

Why pollute some beautiful pacific island? I'm thinking Siberia.

or Flint, Michigan

 

[Jackcrevol]

I was previously trying to convince myself that drinking coffee black was the only masculine way to do it. Now I totally agree with what you're saying. I don't care how someone drinks their coffee including myself, as it's no measure of alpha/beta. I drink coffee for the effect so I still kinda hate it but creamer and splenda make it a less crappy beverage. Being comfortable enough to drink your coffee the way you choose is much more manly than worrying about a perception held by some that the only alpha way to drink coffee is black.

 

[Girth Brooks]

So... If I'm understanding this bolded part correctly... You're saying "If Georgia didn't want to deal with the consequences of making the SECCG, they should have thrown the correct games in order to miss it".

That's insane.

You’re literally not understanding any of it, because I clearly said the ENTIRE schedule matters. Further, I said that had they not lost to the Gumps or Ole Miss, a loss in the SECCG wouldn’t matter. Don’t see how that’s a difficult concept—one that was explicitly stated. You, jave, and checkerboy are intentionally obtuse, and it’s tiring to watch/read.

 

[WesTnVol]

Why A&M beat Texas?

I don't see a likely benefit. More likely 3 SEC teams end up ahead of us and we get knocked down a spot...less likely to host.

I’m behind so forgive me if this has already been addressed. A&M beating Texas gives them their second SEC lost and (may?) drop them behind us. It would be A&M vs UGA in SECCG and UGA smokes A&M thus knocking them out of CFP. At 9-4 I don’t see how they would be considered.
Uga gets the SECC bye and Tennessee could end up as the number 2 ranked SEC. Mostly I don’t want to listen to tu fans Braggin about how they made SECCG their first year in the SEC.

 

[jakez4ut]

You can't punish teams for having to play an extra game because they had a better regilar season than someone else.

if we're talking about teams with equal resumes, results etc....i agree.

but not all runner ups are created equal, and not all conferences are created equal. if BSU loses their title game, i'm not sure they get in, cause they lose the automatic qualifier, and especially if Tulane wins out.....if BSU and Tulane both win out....you could see the Big 12 get left out depending how that conf shakes out.

but for example, in the SEC, if aTm is the runner up, with 4 losses....the reward was the opportunity to go win the conf. losing that game, for that team, doesn't mean you should be competing for a national title.

if it's TX and UGA...different story....the loser gets in.....different circumstance there.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Love this kid already, can't physically make it... someone know if they will have a toy drive donation thing or something?

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

A&M beating Texas gives them their second SEC lost and (may?) drop them behind us. It would be A&M vs UGA in SECCG and UGA smokes A&M thus knocking them out of CFP. Uga gets the SECC bye and Tennessee could end up as the number 2 ranked SEC.

I hope it plays out this way, so we can host. And hopefully play the 3 or 4 seed in the semifinals.

 

[Butch Jones]

I can't stand anything in my coffee. I love the taste of coffee by itself.

That is difficult to believe lol. I do believe you, I just thought people that drink their coffee black just tolerated it like I was. I didn't think anyone was actually enjoying it lol. I drink it almost every day still but only for the effect. I tried a lot of different brewing methods as well thinking it would make a difference. French press, aeropress, pour over, burr grinder, electric kettle, different water/coffee ratios, different filters, etc. Never made a cup that would make me say "this is not bad". Now I just generally make a large pot of cold brew every week.

 

[Smokey123]

You can't punish teams for having to play an extra game because they had a better regular season than someone else.

It's a massive advantage to NOT make the CC game if you punish the teams playing.
Getting a week off and getting the revenue from another home game.
I would almost guarantee most coached would prefer the 5 seed.

You don’t get an extra week. The first round will happen roughly 20 days from Saturday, top 4 seeds don’t play until new years (25ish days from conference champ week)

Texas hasn’t had a better regular season than Uga

 

[VolunteerVandiver]

That is difficult to believe lol. I do believe you, I just thought people that drink their coffee black just tolerated it like I was. I didn't think anyone was actually enjoying it lol. I drink it almost every day still but only for the effect. I tried a lot of different brewing methods as well thinking it would make a difference. French press, aeropress, pour over, burr grinder, electric kettle, different water/coffee ratios, different filters, etc. Never made a cup that would make me say "this is not bad". Now I just generally make a large pot of cold brew every week.

Not a fun of black coffee, but I love the taste of a good stout, as well as a good reposado. Acquired tastes hit different for everyone

 

[Jackcrevol]

That is difficult to believe lol. I do believe you, I just thought people that drink their coffee black just tolerated it like I was. I didn't think anyone was actually enjoying it lol. I drink it almost every day still but only for the effect. I tried a lot of different brewing methods as well thinking it would make a difference. French press, aeropress, pour over, burr grinder, electric kettle, different water/coffee ratios, different filters, etc. Never made a cup that would make me say "this is not bad". Now I just generally make a large pot of cold brew every week.

I enjoy big, bold coffee flavors. Like dry peppery flavors, even tobacco, fruits, and tannins such as Argentine wine, Garnachas etc. My favorite stout is high grav, Sexual Chocolate by Foothills in Winston, second place is Nitro Stout by Pisgah.

Like a bold coffee. Americano being #1

 

[DD4ME]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Do you put sweet relish or dill relish in your potatoes & mayo salad?

 

[TrippieRedd]

I’m assuming Howard Sampson, RS Soph
6’8

 

[MoCo_Vol]

You can't punish teams for having to play an extra game because they had a better regular season than someone else.

It's a massive advantage to NOT make the CC game if you punish the teams playing.
Getting a week off and getting the revenue from another home game.
I would almost guarantee most coached would prefer the 5 seed.

Except, the 5 seed is projected to be the loser of the Big 10 title game as it stands right now...


Big 10 title game: Oregon beats Ohio State
SEC title game: Texas beats Georgia
ACC title game: Miami beats SMU
Big 12 title game: Arizona State beats whoever

If anything Penn State and Notre Dame are both being rewarded for not playing in championship games right now.


If there's no consequences for losing the title game, why even play it? Using the same tie-breakers to decide who gets in you can just let the regular season decide them...Seeding wouldn't really change from what it is now but you wouldn't have played an extra game for 8 of the 12 teams and 2 of the 4 that didn't play are getting to host home playoff games

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Except, the 5 seed is projected to be the loser of the Big 10 title game as it stands right now...


Big 10 title game: Oregon beats Ohio State
SEC title game: Texas beats Georgia
ACC title game: Miami beats SMU
Big 12 title game: Arizona State beats whoever

If anything Penn State and Notre Dame are both being rewarded for not playing in championship games right now.


If there's no consequences for losing the title game, why even play it? Using the same tie-breakers to decide who gets in you can just let the regular season decide them...Seeding wouldn't really change from what it is now but you wouldn't have played an extra game for 8 of the 12 teams and 2 of the 4 that didn't play are getting to host home playoff game

Because the conferences want that game played for the TV money.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

You don’t get an extra week. The first round will happen roughly 20 days from Saturday, top 4 seeds don’t play until new years (25ish days from conference champ week)

Texas hasn’t had a better regular season than Uga

I'll admit. I keep getting the dates wrong on the schedule, i keep thinking first round is right after conf champ week.



I still don't think coaches want in tho.

 

[InVOLuntary]

That is difficult to believe lol. I do believe you, I just thought people that drink their coffee black just tolerated it like I was. I didn't think anyone was actually enjoying it lol. I drink it almost every day still but only for the effect. I tried a lot of different brewing methods as well thinking it would make a difference. French press, aeropress, pour over, burr grinder, electric kettle, different water/coffee ratios, different filters, etc. Never made a cup that would make me say "this is not bad". Now I just generally make a large pot of cold brew every week.

Me right now...

Waiting on @Weezer to kick his ass.

 

[jave36]

I'll admit. I keep getting the dates wrong on the schedule, i keep thinking first round is right after conf champ week.



I still don't think coaches want in tho.

No coach wants to jeopardize their playoff spot AND risk injuries with the conference championship game.

 

[Smokey123]

I'll admit. I keep getting the dates wrong on the schedule, i keep thinking first round is right after conf champ week.



I still don't think coaches want in tho.

some do some don’t. I’m sure Heupel is glad he’s not playing in it, I’m sure Bama, Unlv, Clemson, byu, ect all wanna play in it

 

[drvenner]

I’ll be at DW on Friday. I’ll be the one in Orange.

It's a small world, after all.

 

[DD4ME]

My guess is RT Green. Hard to imagine a LT coming to sit behind Heard.

 

[Ten_Titans]

if we're talking about teams with equal resumes, results etc....i agree.

but not all runner ups are created equal, and not all conferences are created equal. if BSU loses their title game, i'm not sure they get in, cause they lose the automatic qualifier, and especially if Tulane wins out.....if BSU and Tulane both win out....you could see the Big 12 get left out depending how that conf shakes out.

but for example, in the SEC, if aTm is the runner up, with 4 losses....the reward was the opportunity to go win the conf. losing that game, for that team, doesn't mean you should be competing for a national title.

if it's TX and UGA...different story....the loser gets in.....different circumstance there.

No one is saying a team like TAMU should get a bump because they were in that game.

All anyone is saying is that whatever your opinion of TAMU was before the extra game, should remain your opinion after they lose.

And I'm not necessarily saying that should always be the case. Texas has a weak schedule. Say they get the doors blown off by Georgia. Is that useful information that could lead someone to drop them in the rankings? Yes. But it won't. The committee is not going to punish a team for playing an extra game they had to play because they won too many games. Ain't gonna happen.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

some do some don’t. I’m sure Heupel is glad he’s not playing in it, I’m sure Bama, Unlv, Clemson, byu, ect all wanna play in it

Sure if you're a bad team you'd love to be there, but I would bet in an anonymous poll most coaches would choose 5-8

 

[Butch Jones]

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I thought I poked the bear on black coffee enjoyers and I was expecting a snarky response so this made me laugh.